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HT08 FFP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,800 mi
Last recorded203,800 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 FFP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 203,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 203,800 miles

Emissions not tested Boxback not there (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 193,854 miles

advise exhaust leak poss egr to cooler

Fail 2 Oct 2019 193,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

advise exhaust leak poss egr to cooler

Pass 4 Oct 2018 187,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine injector blowing

Fail 28 Sep 2018 187,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine injector blowing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 122,907 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / closing panel (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 122,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / closing panel (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 119,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 116,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,050 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

eml on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 108,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

eml on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,225 miles

3 child seats fitted in rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to center rear and osr seat

Fail 21 Sep 2012 89,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to center rear and osr seat

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,009 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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HT08 FFP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT08 FFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT08 FFP registered?

HT08 FFP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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